http://techmatrix.org/ The TECH Matrix is an online tool to assist the user in the consideration of assistive technology by narrowing down resources according to specific parameters, e.g., grade level, disability consideration, subject area.
http://www.abledata.com/ AbleData provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment. The company does not sell products, but it can help locate companies that do through both domestic and international sources.
http://qiat.org/ The Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services website is organized through a nation-wide, grassroots group, guiding the development and delivery of quality assistive technology services by providing a gateway to resources for educators and families interested in learning more about Assistive Technology.
http://www.faast.org/ The Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology, Inc. provides access to information, referral services, educational programs, and publications in accessible formats on topics such as disability rights, laws, and policies and assistive technology (AT) device loans as well as funding opportunities for AT.
Organized through the efforts of 15 non-profits, Understood provides support for parents and children with learning and attention issues, ages 3-20.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ateval2go/id558203150?mt=8 Not an endorsement, just a find in the app store for $39.99. ATEval2Go, by Smarty Ears, is authored by seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist/Assistive Technology Specialist Christopher Bugaj, CCC-SLP, of the Loudoun County Public Schools. (Chris Bugaj@attipscast) Technology & Learning Connections Support for the local development of highly effective classrooms for all students, based on the Florida Standards, in a multi-tiered system of supports. The TLC Team provides guidelines and resources to support the implementation of:
The Florida Standards
Assistive & Instructional Technology
Accessible Instructional Materials
Universal Design for Learning
MTSS-TLC Loan Library As a part of Florida's MTSS Projects, this online resource library is designed to help districts and schools implement a universal, differentiated core curriculum based on the Florida Standards. The assistive technologies available in this library can be used to identify which technologies will best support students with disabilities to participate and progress in this core curriculum. http://www.gokeytech.com/ Key Technologies, Inc. is a fully independent vendor carrying 15-17 top manufacturers of essential products in assistive technology covering augmentative communication, computer access, environmental control, literacy support, and rehabilitation/special needs software.
http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/Home Great wiki with lots of resources and information. Visit this link to gain a better understanding of Universal Design for Learning, that may influence the consideration of AT for students with special needs.
http://wati.org/ The Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative WATI was funded by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction through an IDEA discretionary grant from 1992-2009. It currently is a volunteer network of assistive (AT) consultants from across the state who continue the work of providing AT training and support within Wisconsin educational settings. A number of resources can be found under the Supports tab, free publications.
4Teachers.org "Teach with Technology" is the message of 4Teachers.org. This site contain Assistive technology information with links to sites that support assistive technology.
AT LiveBinder Accessibility and the Web
While these videos offer great tips specifically to web designers, they serve as a reminder to everyone that web accessibility should be considered when assigning student work.
Make Technology Work for Everyone: Introducing Digital Accessibility
Everyone is Different
http://www.wrightslaw.com/ A source for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities. Disclaimer: Content referencing various software, products, organizations, businesses, both non- and for-profit, or other entities, may be found on several pages of this wiki. FDLRS Gulfcoast does not recommend or endorse any particular entity, nor should inclusion of any software, product, organization or business be viewed as a commercial endorsement by FDLRS Gulfcoast or the FDLRS Project Network. Information included on this site is for informational and educational purposes only.
http://techmatrix.org/
The TECH Matrix is an online tool to assist the user in the consideration of assistive technology by narrowing down resources according to specific parameters, e.g., grade level, disability consideration, subject area.
http://www.abledata.com/
AbleData provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment. The company does not sell products, but it can help locate companies that do through both domestic and international sources.
http://qiat.org/
The Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services website is organized through a nation-wide, grassroots group, guiding the development and delivery of quality assistive technology services by providing a gateway to resources for educators and families interested in learning more about Assistive Technology.
http://www.faast.org/
The Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology, Inc. provides access to information, referral services, educational programs, and publications in accessible formats on topics such as disability rights, laws, and policies and assistive technology (AT) device loans as well as funding opportunities for AT.
https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/assistive-technology/assistive-technologies-basics
Organized through the efforts of 15 non-profits, Understood provides support for parents and children with learning and attention issues, ages 3-20.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ateval2go/id558203150?mt=8
Not an endorsement, just a find in the app store for $39.99. ATEval2Go, by Smarty Ears, is authored by seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist/Assistive Technology Specialist Christopher Bugaj, CCC-SLP, of the Loudoun County Public Schools. (Chris Bugaj@attipscast)
Technology & Learning Connections
Support for the local development of highly effective classrooms for all students, based on the Florida Standards, in a multi-tiered system of supports. The TLC Team provides guidelines and resources to support the implementation of:
MTSS-TLC Loan Library
As a part of Florida's MTSS Projects, this online resource library is designed to help districts and schools implement a universal, differentiated core curriculum based on the Florida Standards. The assistive technologies available in this library can be used to identify which technologies will best support students with disabilities to participate and progress in this core curriculum.
http://www.gokeytech.com/
Key Technologies, Inc. is a fully independent vendor carrying 15-17 top manufacturers of essential products in assistive technology covering augmentative communication, computer access, environmental control, literacy support, and rehabilitation/special needs software.
http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/Home
Great wiki with lots of resources and information. Visit this link to gain a better understanding of Universal Design for Learning, that may influence the consideration of AT for students with special needs.
http://wati.org/
The Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative
WATI was funded by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction through an IDEA discretionary grant from 1992-2009. It currently is a volunteer network of assistive (AT) consultants from across the state who continue the work of providing AT training and support within Wisconsin educational settings. A number of resources can be found under the Supports tab, free publications.
http://aem.cast.org/
Understanding Accessibility in digital materials.
http://www.closingthegap.com/solutions/search/
Searchable index of assistive technology devices
4Teachers.org
"Teach with Technology" is the message of 4Teachers.org. This site contain Assistive technology information with links to sites that support assistive technology.
AT LiveBinder
Accessibility and the Web
While these videos offer great tips specifically to web designers, they serve as a reminder to everyone that web accessibility should be considered when assigning student work.
Make Technology Work for Everyone: Introducing Digital Accessibility
Everyone is Different
http://www.wrightslaw.com/
A source for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
Disclaimer: Content referencing various software, products, organizations, businesses, both non- and for-profit, or other entities, may be found on several pages of this wiki. FDLRS Gulfcoast does not recommend or endorse any particular entity, nor should inclusion of any software, product, organization or business be viewed as a commercial endorsement by FDLRS Gulfcoast or the FDLRS Project Network. Information included on this site is for informational and educational purposes only.